Description
Olive Garden Salad is a vibrant and refreshing mix of crisp romaine, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy black olives, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. This iconic salad captures the essence of dining at Olive Garden, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s a delightful addition to any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into rounds. Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and black olives.
- Sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese over the salad mixture.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding grilled chicken for protein or swapping red onion with sweet onion for a milder taste. For extra crunch, add homemade croutons just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge; enjoy cold.